NEP vs UAE Match Prediction by Rana88, 101st ODI Match Details - Who will win the match today?
The 101st ODI match will feature an exciting contest between Nepal and the United Arab Emirates. Both teams are pushing hard to secure a win, making this NEP vs UAE Match Prediction highly competitive. Historically, the United Arab Emirates has found it slightly challenging to dominate Nepal. Based on recent form and overall balance, Nepal appears to have the edge going into this match. According to Rana88, Nepal are favorites to win this encounter.
Match Details
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
Date & Time: 1st May / 09:45 AM BST LOCAL Time
Streaming: Fancode
Established: 2015
Capacity: 13,000
Owner: Government of Nepal
Home Team: Nepal national cricket team
Ends: Pavilion End & Chobhar End
Flood Lights: Yes
Head-to-Head Records (ODI)
Total Matches: 18
Nepal Wins: 10
UAE Wins: 8
No Result: 0
Tie: 0
Nepal holds a slight advantage in head-to-head encounters, which gives them added confidence ahead of this clash.
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
Nepal: W L L L L
UAE: W L W L W
Nepal has struggled recently despite their last win, while UAE has shown slightly better consistency. However, Nepal’s home advantage could play a crucial role.
Last Five Head-to-Head Results
Nepal won on 25/04/2026
UAE won on 05/11/2025
UAE won on 30/10/2025
Nepal won on 02/05/2023
Nepal won on 01/03/2023
These results show a closely contested rivalry, though Nepal has had the upper hand in recent years.
Weather Report
Temperature: 18°C
Humidity: 79%
Wind Speed: 3 km/h
Cloud Cover: 70%
Conditions are expected to be slightly cloudy with mild temperatures, which should be suitable for a full match without major interruptions.
Pitch Report
The Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground is known for being a well-maintained venue that offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Based on recent matches, teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first and chase later. Fast bowlers tend to get assistance early in the innings with movement and bounce. As the match progresses, the pitch slows down, allowing spinners to extract more turn and bounce, making batting more difficult in the later stages.
Match stats at this venue suggest that chasing teams have enjoyed more success. Out of 36 matches played, teams batting second have won 22 times, while teams batting first have won 14 matches. The average score is around 216, with the highest total being 310/6 and the lowest 35/10. Overall, it behaves like a batting-friendly pitch with assistance for bowlers at different stages.
Playing XI
Nepal: Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Bhim Sharki, Rohit Kumar Paudel ©, Basir Ahamad, Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, KC Karan, Sandeep Lamichhane
United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Alishan Sharafu ©, Waseem Muhammad, Muhammad Shahdad, Shoaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Zahid Ali, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah
Injury and Availability News
There are no confirmed injury updates at the moment. Any last-minute changes will be updated before the match.
Betting Tips
Toss Winner: United Arab Emirates
Total Boundaries: 45+
Player of the Match: Bhim Sharki
1st Innings Score: 245+
Top Wicket Taker: Sompal Kami
Final Prediction
This match is expected to be competitive, but Nepal’s familiarity with home conditions and their slightly stronger head-to-head record give them a clear advantage. According to Rana88 Match Prediction, Nepal is likely to win this match.